IT Project Manager

Talan • New York, NY

1d • $100,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented IT Project Manager to join our team and work on Global Markets Operations projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Agile/Scrum delivery and be passionate about driving post-trade IT initiatives from build through to production.

Requirements

• 5 to 9 years of experience in IT project management within financial services, ideally covering operations or regulatory programs
• Hands-on Jira experience and solid understanding of Agile/Scrum; PMP is a plus
• Comfortable working across IT Business Analysts, Developers, and non-technical business stakeholders
• Familiar with back office or post-trade systems (Global Markets context is a strong plus)
• Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• PMP is a plus
• Global Markets context is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the IT project plan in Jira, keeping it in sync with the global program timeline and flagging risks before they become problems
• Track IT change requests, budgets, and dependencies end-to-end, adjusting plans as the project evolves
• Make sure all IT documentation is produced, up to date, and properly archived to meet governance and compliance standards
• Coordinate testing and deployment activities across IT teams, and stay on top of post-release bugs until closure
• Communicate project status clearly and regularly to stakeholders across Operations, Compliance, and IT leadership
• Drive delivery readiness at each phase gate, from UAT through go-live handover to production support

Benefits

• Competitive salary between USD $100,000 - US$145,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level